Question

arvin has suffered from depression for several years since graduating college. why would his therapist worry that previous depressive episodes might have set the stage for future eating disorders?

Answer 1

Tryptophan in the brain affects the neurotransmitters levels. Consumption of diets low in carbohydrate tends to precipitate depression, since the production of brain chemicals serotonin and tryptophan that promote the feeling of well being, is triggered by carbohydrate rich foods.